tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65939749631093615462024-03-06T10:57:20.878+05:30The Healing Herbs of IndiaTreat Common Health Ailments via Herbal Remedies!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15733113831257827447noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593974963109361546.post-58646512867347865432016-01-16T00:19:00.004+05:302016-01-16T00:19:34.972+05:30The Plant with Medicinal Properties: Guava (Psidium guajava)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">Guavas (<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><i>Psidium guajava</i>)</span> <span style="background: white; letter-spacing: .25pt;">are tropical fruits </span>of <i><span style="background: white;">Myrtaceae</span></i> <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">family</span>,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>cultivated and enjoyed in many tropical and subtropical regions. </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px; text-align: start;">It is low evergreen tree or shrub which is usually 6 to 25 feet high with wide spreading branches and downy twigs. </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px; text-align: start;">The leaves are usually 3-6 inches long, oblong or oval and blunt in shape. The Fruits are Green in color and When ripen turns to yellow.</span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"> Packed with a myriad of hard, tiny seeds at the centre, guavas have a distinct flavour and lovely aroma. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="background: white; letter-spacing: .25pt;">These fruits are also known for their </span><span style="background: white;">high-profile nutrients</span> <span style="background: white; letter-spacing: .25pt;">and multiple health benefits. </span><span style="background: rgb(253, 255, 247);">It is consumed raw or in the form of jams and jellies. </span>Guava is low in calories and fats but contains several vital vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant compounds that play a pivotal role in preventing and curing various health problems.<span style="background: rgb(253, 255, 247);"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">Guavas are extremely good sources of vitamin A, known to</span><span style="background: white; line-height: 18.4px;"> prevent degradation of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>vision, </span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">slow down the appearance of cataracts, macular degeneration, and </span><span style="background: white; line-height: 18.4px;">improve </span><b style="line-height: 18.4px;">eye sight</b><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; line-height: 18.4px;">Owing to its high fibre content and low glycemic content, guavas </span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">helps to regulate the absorption of sugar, which decreases the chances of major spikes and drops in insulin and glucose in the body. Studies have shown that consuming guava can help prevent the appearance of <b><a href="http://drgarimasancheti.blogspot.com/2012/06/manage-diabetes-with-natural-remedies.html">diabetes</a></b>.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; line-height: 18.4px;">Guavas being one of the richest sources of vitamin C, </span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">provide the immune system a huge<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>boost in antioxidants and <span style="background: white;">protect against common infections and pathogens.</span> This fruit is a very good source of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>vitamin A<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and flavonoids like beta-carotene,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://drgarimasancheti.blogspot.com/2012/08/eating-tomatoes-have-multiple-health.html">lycopene</a>, lutein and cryptoxanthin. The compounds are known to have antioxidant properties and therefore essential for optimum health.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">Antioxidants are the major lines of defense against the proliferation of free radicals in the body, which are one of the main causes of serious conditions like cancer</span><span style="background: white; line-height: 18.4px;">. Clinical studies have shown that the potent antioxidants present in guava tend to reduce the risk of <b>prostate</b> </span><b style="line-height: 18.4px;"><a href="http://foodforcancerprevention.blogspot.in/">cancer</a>, <span style="background: white;">breast cancer </span>and oral cancer</b><span style="background: white; line-height: 18.4px;"> by preventing the growth of metastatic cells.</span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"> Guavas are also</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="line-height: 18.4px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that has been shown to be successful in reducing risk of prostate cancer. Lycopene has also shown to inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells, although further human trials need to be done.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; line-height: 18.4px;">Guavas are a rich source of vitamin C and iron, which are known to prevent against <b>cold and viral infections</b>. The juice of the fruit or a decoction of guava leaves is helpful in<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>relieving <a href="http://drgarimasancheti.blogspot.com/2012/10/herbal-cures-for-cough-cold.html">cough and cold</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>since it helps to get rid of mucus and disinfects the respiratory tract, throat and lungs. (<i>Note:</i></span><i><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"> one should avoid drinking water immediately after eating guava as it can lead to a sore throat</span></i><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">).</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">Guava is one of the richest sources of</span><span style="background: white; line-height: 18.4px;"> dietary fibre. Consuming one guava fulfils about 12% of our daily recommended intake of fibre, which makes it extremely beneficial for <b>healthy bowel movement</b> and overall digestive health.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">Fresh guavas are a rich source of potassium, an important component of cell and body fluids that controls heart rate and </span><span style="background: white; line-height: 18.4px;">hypertension</span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">. These fruits, being rich in fiber and hypoglycemic in nature, help </span><b style="line-height: 18.4px;"><a href="http://thekitchenclinic.blogspot.com/2013/04/natural-remedies-for-high-blood-pressure.html">reduce blood pressure</a></b><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">. Further this also helps </span><b style="line-height: 18.4px;">reduce cholesterol</b><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"> in the blood and prevents it from thickening, thereby maintaining the fluidity of blood. </span><span style="background: white; line-height: 18.4px;">Guavas help lower the levels of triglycerides and bad cholesterol (LDL), which lead to the development of <b><a href="http://drgarimasancheti.blogspot.com/2012/06/cure-your-heart-with-natural-remedies.html">heart diseases</a></b>.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.4px;">Owing to their anti-inflammatory action and antibacterial ability, guava leaves have been known to cure </span><b style="line-height: 18.4px;">toothache</b><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.4px;">, </span><b style="line-height: 18.4px;">swollen</b><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.4px;"> </span><b style="line-height: 18.4px;">gums</b><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.4px;"> and </span><b style="line-height: 18.4px;">oral</b><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.4px;"> </span><b style="line-height: 18.4px;">ulcers</b><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.4px;">. Being a good source of vitamin C, consuming guavas also protect against </span><b style="line-height: 18.4px;">scurvy</b><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.4px;">.</span></span></li>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-IpoLCYKGJ43W0vEweTIfifX0Pbr8bDm4hvosSXQVJ7BOHrGs4ruJ9AwGRiNGFM2XVBka1rNQoEzt9k715vB4Dl-Qbxf6dBZFHMqXauj9xiQ035GQzwzyoRryCihKeX3PhyKagH3cbq7D/s1600/guava01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-IpoLCYKGJ43W0vEweTIfifX0Pbr8bDm4hvosSXQVJ7BOHrGs4ruJ9AwGRiNGFM2XVBka1rNQoEzt9k715vB4Dl-Qbxf6dBZFHMqXauj9xiQ035GQzwzyoRryCihKeX3PhyKagH3cbq7D/s200/guava01.jpg" width="200" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; line-height: 18.4px;">The magnesium present in</span><span style="background: rgb(253, 255, 247); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> guavas is helpful in giving </span><span style="background: white; line-height: 18.4px;">our body system a good <b>energy boost</b></span><span style="background: rgb(253, 255, 247); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> and <a href="http://herbalbeautyholics.blogspot.com/2012/12/is-stress-aging-you-by-decade-learn-to.html">combat stress</a>.</span><span style="background: white; line-height: 18.4px;"> Vitamin B3 (niacin) and B6 (pyridoxine) present in the fruit, help in improving blood circulation to the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>brain</b>, stimulating<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>cognitive function<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and <b>relaxing the nerves</b>.</span></span></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; line-height: 18.4px;">The astringent property of the fruit is useful in maintaining a <b><a href="http://herbalbeautyholics.blogspot.com/">healthy glowing skin</a></b>! Application of the fruit pulp as a face scrub or a face mask is believed to help cure <a href="http://herbalbeautyholics.blogspot.com/2014/05/how-to-remove-suntan-naturally-most.html">skin discoloration</a>, <a href="http://herbalbeautyholics.blogspot.com/2015/04/herbal-remedies-for-wrinkles.html">wrinkles</a>, </span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><a href="http://herbalbeautyholics.blogspot.com/2012/12/is-stress-aging-you-by-decade-learn-to.html">premature aging</a><span style="background: white;"> and <a href="http://herbalbeautyholics.blogspot.com/2014/03/how-to-heal-acne-fast-and-naturally.html">acne</a> irritation. Also, it helps <b>tone<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>up</b> and <b>tighten the facial muscles</b>! Guavas being high in vitamin A, B, C and K, minerals and antioxidants like carotene and lycopene, are helpful in maintaining skin’s<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>radiance and keep </span>other dermal disorders<span style="background: white;"> at bay.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; line-height: 18.4px;">Guava <b>aids <a href="http://theslimmingfurnace.blogspot.in/">weight loss</a></b> by regulating the body metabolism. Being high in fiber content, it </span><span style="background: rgb(253, 255, 247); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://theslimmingfurnace.blogspot.in/2013/06/speed-up-weight-loss-with-fruits-and.html">satisfies the appetite</a> easily. </span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">Guava also nourishes the body with its rich supply of <span style="background: rgb(253, 255, 247);">vitamins, proteins and minerals, less of carbohydrates and no cholesterol!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Herbal Beautyholics</b><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">: <a href="http://herbalbeautyholics.blogspot.in/" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext;">http://herbalbeautyholics.blogspot.in/</span></a></span></span></li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Traditional Home Remedies: </b><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="color: windowtext;"><a href="http://traditionalhomeremedy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://traditionalhomeremedy.blogspot.com/</a></span></span></span></li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Foods for Cancer Prevention</b><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">: <span style="color: windowtext;"><a href="http://foodforcancerprevention.blogspot.in/" target="_blank">http://foodforcancerprevention.blogspot.in/</a></span></span></span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15733113831257827447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593974963109361546.post-55455489766523531272015-04-19T04:10:00.000+05:302015-04-19T04:14:25.708+05:30Health Benefits of Indian Gooseberry (Amla)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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officinalis)</i>, commonly known as amla, has been used to treat various
health-related problems dating back centuries. Amla has
antioxidant properties due to its rich vitamin C content. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">It is also rich in tannins and
other polyphenols, flavonoides and kaempferol.It has aperient,
antidiarrhoeal, antispasmodic, antioxidative, aphrodisiac, astringent,
carminative, diuretic, expectorant and laxative properties. </span></div>
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<li><b><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Acidity</span></i></b><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">:</span></i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> Powder
dry amla fruits, and add a pinch of asafetida and rock salt to it. Take a
tsp of the mixture with lukewarm water after meals.</span></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Asthma</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">: Mix powdered amla (1 tbsp),
mulethi roots (4 tbsp), guduchi (<i>Tinospora cordifolia</i>) stems
(2 tbsp), ginger roots (1/2 tbsp), harra fruits
(1tbsp), nagarmotha (<i>Cyperus rotundus</i>) roots (1tbsp) and
chirchira (<i>Achyranthes aspera</i>) leaves (1/2 tbsp). A tsp of the
same should be taken after meals with water.</span></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Arthritis</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">: Prepare a mixture of amla fruit powder (1
tbsp), pipli (<i>Piper longum</i>) fruits (1 tbsp),
kantakari (<i>Solanum virginianum</i>) whole plant (1 tbsp),
ashwagandha roots (1 tbsp), harra<i> </i>(<i>Terminalia
chebula) </i>fruits (1 tbsp), bahera (<i>Terminalia bellirica</i>) fruits
(1 tbsp), kachur (<i>Curcuma zedoaria</i>) roots (1 tbsp) and
eranda (<i>Ricinus communis</i>) roots (1 tbsp). Take a tsp of the
preparation with lukewarm water before meals.</span></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Indigestion</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">: Prepare a mixture of amla (2 tbsp) with
Isubgol (<i>Plantago ovate) </i>husk (2 tbsp), harra fruits (1 1/2 tbsp),
kalinga (<i>Holarrhena pubescens</i>) bark (1 tbsp) and swarnamukhi (<i>Cassia
senna</i>) leaves (2 tbsp). Administer a tbsp before going to bed.</span></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Dysentery: </span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">A teaspoon of dried amla fruit powder taken with
equal proportions of harra powder is said to be effective against
dysentery.</span></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Healthy hair: </span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Soak two tablespoons each of powdered amla and
reetha (<i>Sapindus emarginatus</i>) fruits overnight. Next morning, use it for
hair wash. This formulation is also known to strengthen the hair roots and make
hair healthy.</span></li>
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dry and powder amla fruits. Store the prepared powder in an air-tight
container. Drinking a tsp of amla powder with water every day helps improve
immunity.</span></li>
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bark (1tbsp) and a pinch of turmeric. Apply a paste of this herbal preparation
over the affected skin.</span></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Diabetes:</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> Mix a tbsp of amla fruit juice in a cup of
fresh bitter gourd<i> </i>juice. Have it daily for two months to control
diabetes.</span></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Throat infection:</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> Mix powdered amla (1 tbsp) with mulethiroots
(3 tbsp), pipli<i> </i>fruits (1 tbsp), harra<i> </i>fruits (1 tbsp),
kungyi (<i>Sida cordifolia) </i>roots (1 tbsp) and bahera fruits (1
tbsp). One tspof the formulation can be administered twice a day with water.</span></li>
<li><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Weight loss:</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> Prepare a mixture of powdered amla (1 tbsp),
gokshura (<i>Tribulus terrestris</i>) fruits (2 tbsp), harra<i> </i>fruits
(2 tbsp) and ginger roots (1 tbsp). A tbsp of the mixture can be taken
with warm water after meals.</span></li>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Withania somnifera</span></i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">, commonly known as
Ashwagandha, Winter Cherry, Indian Ginseng or Poison Gooseberry is a
member of the Solanaceae (nightshade) family. It is said to be one of
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">In Sanskrit, 'Ashwagandha' means 'horse
smell', probably due to the odour of its root which gives out the smell of that
of a horse. This small perennial plant is a native to India, Pakistan,
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The herb is characterized by the presence of alkaloids and
withanoloids which impart its pharmacological and therapeutic
properties.Ashwagandha roots are reported to contain more than 30 steroidal
lactones and about 20 alkaloids. Many of the chemical constituents have been
investigated for different biological activities. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The herb is bitter in taste, germicidal, aphrodisiac and diuretic. It is one of the well known valuable herbs reputed to cure cough, fever, ulcers, dropsy, impotency, insomnia, rheumatism, leukoderma and toxicosis. It is also known to increase physical endurance and improve nerve function. It is also known to regenerate the hormonal system and promote healing of tissues. Also, Ashwagandha is known inhibit the aging process and is prescribed in all general debilities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The extract obtained from the herb is used in the preparation of chavanaprash, herbal tea, tablets and syrups. Dried roots of the plant are used as a tonic for cold and cough, hiccup, ulcers, female disorders as well as a sedative. The leaves of Ashwagandha are used to treat inflammation and swellings. Clinical research supports the use of Ashwagandha for anxiety, cognitive, inflammation & Parkinson's disease. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Experimental studies have also proposed its anti-tumorigenic and anti-inflammatory role in rodents and other mammalian systems. <o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">All the results and clinical trials clearly show why Ayurveda has such a high opinion of Ashwagandha as a health booster and rejuvinator.</span></div>
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<span class="sh1" style="line-height: 19px;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.399999618530273px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Tectona grandis Linn</i> (Teak) </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">is a large deciduous tree</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;"> belonging to family Verbenaceae. It has </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">yellowish to reddish brown wood and papery leaves that are often hairy on the lower surface. The tree </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">attains a height up to 40 meters. Teak fruit is a drupe </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">enclosed in a brown, papery calyx.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"> The tree bears bluish to white flowers.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">It requires a dry tropical climate for its growth. It flowers in February and March. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Teak is native mainly to India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Burma but is naturalized and cultivated in Africa and Caribbean as well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;"><i>Tectona grandis</i> is an economically important species and the best source of most commercial teak wood products. </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">Teak's high oil content, high tensile strength and tight grain makes it particularly suitable for outdoor furniture applications.</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;">It is used in the furniture making, boat decks and for indoor flooring. It is widely used to make the doors and house windows. It is resistant to the attack of termites. The wood contains scented oil which is the repellent to insects. </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">Both the root, bark and the young leaves of teak produce a yellowish-brown or reddish dye used for coloring paper, clothes, matting, and even edibles.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">The oil </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">of nuts promotes the growth of hair and removes </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">itchiness of skin. The flowers and the seeds are </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">diuretics. I</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">n traditional medicine, a wood-powder paste of the treeis used to treat headaches, swellings and dermatitis (a skin reaction), as well as worms and other parasites of the gut.</span></div>
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benghalensis</i>), the national Tree of India,<span style="background: white;"> grows
in hot tropical climates prevalent in most parts of India. The name originates
from the word ‘Baniya’ </span>or ‘Indian traders’ who sat below the tree shades
for meetings and other useful gatherings<span style="background: white;">. </span>The
tree is also known by other names such as the Nyagrodhah, Bargad, Peral, Vata,
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many sacred beliefs and mythological references about this tree. </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">In
Hindu culture, the tree is often called <u>'kalpavriksha'</u>, which means 'a
divine tree that fulfills wishes'. The leaves of the tree are considered to be
the resting place of Lord Krishna. <u><span style="background: white;">Buddha</span></u><span style="background: white;"> is believed to have enlightened meditating under
banyan tree at <u>Bodhgaya</u>.</span> In the Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva is
sometimes depicted sitting in silence, under the banyan tree, with the saints
sitting at His feet.</span></span></div>
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has roots growing on the outside which turn thicker into woods and spread out
wider in the region over the years. The tree can grow for a few hundred years
and in the process spread its roots over acres of land.</span> <span style="line-height: 115%;">One of
the widest tree in the world, the <u>Great Banyan</u> is located in Kolkata
(India). The tree is said to be about 250 years old. Another such tree, <u>Doda
Alada Mara</u>, located in Bangalore, has a spread of over 2 acres.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Ayurveda, the bark, </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">latex, leaf buds as well as the fruits<span style="background: white;"> of the tree are used as ingredients in medicine. Some
of the active <u>chemical constituents</u> found in the plant include
phytosterolin, ketones, flavonoids, flavonols, sterols, oentacylic triterpenes,
triterpenoids, furocoumarin, tiglic acid ester and other esters.</span></span> Owing
to its active chemical composition, there are various medicinal uses of the
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Ayurvedic, Unani and Siddha medicine, the milky latex from the stems and leaves
of the tree is applied to <u>bruises</u> and to parts of the body that are
causing <u>pain</u>.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Extract
of the roots and the leaves are useful for curing various <u>skin related
problems</u>. For healthy <u>hair</u>, crushed prop roots paste is applied to
hair. The same formulation is also used as a <u>skin conditioner</u>. <u><span style="background: white;">Skin ulcers</span></u><span style="background: white;">
are treated with a paste made from mixing water with ground plant material from
the aerial roots of the tree.</span> </span>The milk juice obtained from tree
bark is also used as a natural remedy to get rid of <u>skin moles</u>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%;">The latex of
the plant is applied to the gums to treat <u>toothache</u> and <u>bleeding gums</u>.
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bark and seeds are used as a tonic to maintain <u>body temperature</u>. <u>Diabetic</u>
patients are also treated by the tonic made from banyan tree. Banyan fruit and
its juice are used in <u>rheumatism</u> and <u>lumbago</u>.<span style="background: white;"> </span>The bark of banyan is useful in controlling <u>cholesterol</u>.
It decreases LDL or bad cholesterol while HDL or good cholesterol levels are
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Taking banyan bark and juice
on a regular basis improves the <u>immune function</u> of the body and helps
fight against <u>disease</u> causing microorganisms. Treatment for <u>piles</u>
is yet another one of the medicinal uses of the banyan tree wherein a few drops
of the latex of the banyan tree is given with milk as part of a natural
treatment for <u>bleeding piles</u>.</span> Dried roots powder of banyan with
milk is also beneficial in the treatment of <u>female sterility</u> and <u>leucorrhea</u>.
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uses of the banyan tree, it is also known to have a variety of other uses. The
sap produced by banyan tree is used to produce shellac, a strong adhesive. It
can also be used to make surface-finisher and for polishing brass and copper. The
wood of the tree is used for door panels, well curbs, furniture and boxes.</span>
Using the bark of the tree, paper can be created. In India, the broad leaves of
the banyan tree are dried and used as plates. The rubber, produced from the
sticky milk of banyan tree, is used for gardening. People make use of the roots
of the tree to make ropes, in order to secure wood bundles.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Carica papaya </span></i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">L. (<i>Caricaceae </i>family)
is cultivated throughout India, in many places as commercial crop. It is a small,
soft wooded, plant with straight trunk without branches that grows to a height up
to 8m. The leaves are deeply lobed with long, hollow petioles. Inflorescence
bears unisexual white or yellowish white flowers. It bears green fruits when
immature, which turn yellow when ripe. The hollow of fruit contains bright
orange flesh with small black seeds clustered in the center. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Papaya fruit is a rich source of antioxidant
nutrients such as carotenes, vitamin C and flavonoids, the B vitamins, folate,
pantothenic acid, minerals (potassium, magnesium and fiber). Latex found in the
unripe fruit contains enzymes like papain, peptides and chymopapain A and B. In this post, learn about various health
benefits and remedies with papaya:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Topical application of papaya fruit pulp is found beneficial in removing tanning, sunburn and age spots. Owing to the high levels of alpha hydroxy acids and papain enzyme, regular application of fruit pulp helps reduce wrinkles and fine lines from the skin. A face pack prepared from the fruit pulp also helps to get rid of pimples and ugly scars. Applying 1 tsp of papaya latex (diluted with water) on the scalp twice a week helps to eradicate head lice completely. Applying latex of the plant on the affected area thrice daily cures ring worms.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">For constipation, consuming a bowl of papaya
fruit would prove to be beneficial. Colon infection can also be treated by
regularly having papaya fruit juice. For improving appetite, take 2-3 drops of papaya
latex with water in the morning. Eating fruit pulp with a pinch black salt and
black pepper, controls windiness in stomach. Chewing or swallowing the seeds of
papaya with honey, after meals helps expel worms. Administering 30 drops of raw
papaya latex diluted with 1 tsp of water and taken with a little milk,
cures dysentery.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Papaya is a low calorie fruit with high fiber content. Eating a bowl of ripe papaya as mid time snacks helps to feel full for a longer period of time. This keeps you satisfied, curbs the hunger cravings, and keeps you from overeating.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> The digestive enzymes papain and chymonpapain found in papaya are known to cleanse your digestive tract, further supporting fat loss</span><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; padding: 0in;">.</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div>
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of young leaves of papaya in a cup of water is an effective treatment for fever.
This also treats <span style="background: white;">vomiting, headache and
inflammation accompanying fever. One should take this medication thrice daily
for 3-5 days for complete cure.</span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Administering about 30 drops of the latex of
the unripe fruit in half a cup of water and added sugar controls liver
dysfunction causing jaundice. Take this formulation thrice daily for 5 days;
reduce the dose to twice a day for next one week. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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dietary fibers. Studies have shown that eating papaya fruit daily works to lower
high cholesterol levels and provides protection against heart related ailments.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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inhabiting Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tibet and China as well.<span style="background: white;"> </span>It is a large deciduous tree with the
wonderful wide spreading branches. Its bark is light gray and peels in patches.
The leaves are cordate; fruits are small figs about 1 cm in diameter. It is one
of the longest living trees. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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depicted tree in India! A seal discovered at Mohenjodaro, one of the cities of
the Indus Valley Civilisation (c. 3000 BC - 1700 BC), shows the peepal tree being
worshipped in those days. During the Vedic period, its wood was used to make
fire by friction.<span style="background: white;"> </span></span></div>
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the great spiritual regard for the peepal tree, they regard it as the tree
beneath which Lord Vishnu was born. The peepal is also sacred to Buddhists, because
the Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment under it. Hence it is
also called the Bodhi tree or 'tree of enlightenmen<i>t'. </i><span style="background: white;">Peepal is known by various names such as the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Bo-Tree<span class="apple-converted-space">, </span></span>Bodhi, Arani, Ashvattha,
Bodhidruma, Beepul, Pipers, Pipalla, Pimpal, Sacred fig and Shuchidruma.<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Peepal tree is of great
medicinal value and is extensively used in Ayurveda. Almost all parts of the
tree such as bark, leaves, shoots, fruit, seeds and latex are used for
medicinal and therapeutic purposes. Some of the compounds found in the tree are
steroids, tannins, flavonoids, saponins, terpenoids and cardiac glycosides.
Other bio-chemicals include vitamin K1, bergapten, bergaptol, lanosterol,
B-sitosterol, stigmasterol, lupen-3-one, B-sitosterol-d-glucoside, leucocyanidin-3-0-B-D-glucopyrancoside,
leucopelargondin-3-0-B-D-glucopyranoside, lupeol, lupeol acetate, leucopelargonidin-3-0-A-L-rhamnopyranoside,
ceryl behenate, A-amyrin acetate, leucoanthocyanidin, leucoanthocyanin, stigmasterol,
campestrol, isofucosterol, tannic acid, A-amyrin, arginine, serine, aspartic
acid, glycine, threonine, proline, alanine, methionine, valine, tyrosine, tryptophan,
isoleucine and leucine, etc. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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its active components, Peepal is believed to cure diseases such as diarrhea,
dysentery, hemorrhoids, gonorrhea, gastrohelcosis, neuralgia and inflammations.
Its leaves serve as a wonderful laxative as well as tonic for the body. It is
especially useful for patients suffering from jaundice. It helps to control the
excessive amount of urine released during jaundice. Peepal leaf is also
considered valuable in the treatment of various kinds of skin disorders and heart
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use in getting rid of mumps, boils and keep a check on pus formation. The leaves
are also used as the ear drops as well as for healing the wounds. The bark of
the tree is useful in inflammations and glandular swelling of the neck. Its
root is beneficial in curing stomatitis, ulcers as well as gout. The roots of
the plant are chewed to prevent gum diseases. The powered fruit is taken for
Asthma. Its seeds have proved useful in treating urinary troubles.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Bitter gourd (</span><b><i>Momordica charantia) </i></b>originated
on the Indian subcontinent, and was introduced into China in the 14th century.
Todau, widely g<span style="background: white;">rown in the Indian
subcontinent and parts of Asia, Africa, South America, it is unsavory yet very
nutritious and healthy. Bitter gourd primarily grows in vines. It bears its
fruits during the month of September and November. </span>It <span style="background: white;">comes in a
variety of shapes and sizes. </span>Bitter gourd
received different names such as Karela (Hindi), bitter melon and
bitter gourd (English), Goya (Japanese), ampalaya (Filipino), etc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%;">Bitter
gourd is also useful for those suffering from</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> <b>piles</b><span style="background: white;">. Drinking bitter gourd juice or taking it with
buttermilk every morning for a month would be beneficial in getting rid of this
painful ailment.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%;">Bi</span><span style="line-height: 115%;">tter
gourd is high in fiber and hence, prevents <b>constipation</b>. It can
cure stomach related disorders by stimulating the secretion of gastric juices.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%;">It is
highly beneficial for those suffering from</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> <b><span style="background: white;">dyspepsia</span></b><span style="background: white;">.
People suffering from heartburn and ulcers must cut down on its consumption.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%;">Bi</span><span style="line-height: 115%;">tter
gourd <b>purifies blood</b> because of its blood-purifying properties
and also said to treat boils and itching caused for similar reasons.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%;">Bi</span><span style="line-height: 115%;">tter
gourd contains a chemical called <b>Charantin</b> which reduces high
blood glucose levels; hence it is useful for <b>diabetics</b>. Bitter
gourd juice can be taken in the morning on an empty stomach to keep a check on
the blood sugar levels.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%;">Bitter
gourd juice taken in the morning is beneficial to strengthen the</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> <b><span style="background: white;">immune system</span></b> <span style="background: white;">by improving our body’s fighting mechanism against infection and
diseases.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%;">Bitter
gourd works well for those who want to</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> <b><span style="background: white;">lose weight</span></b><span style="background: white;">.
Add bitter gourd to your diet as it stimulates excretion of bile juices in the
liver that are very essential for fat metabolism.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%;">Fresh juice
of bitter gourd leaves can be used to treat</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> <b>cholera</b> <span style="background: white;">in early stages.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%;">Bitter
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to minimize bitter gourd intake! Bitter gourd is known to have a property that
causes abortion. It has monorcharins substance that might have side effects on
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(Aegle marmelos, family: Rutaceae) is one of the sacred trees of the Hindus
used in religious rituals. It is a medium sized deciduous tree with sharp
axillary thorns. Bael fruit is greenish brown & woody that turns yellow when
ripe. The rind is hard and woody. It is considered a vast source of several </span></span><span style="line-height: 17.77777862548828px;">pharmacologically</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> active principles and compounds commonly used in
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Bael tree occurs from the sub-mountainous regions to the dry
plains of throughout India. Though it is native to India but has been
naturalized throughout most southeastern Asian countries. Bael is commonly
known as </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">holy fruit, bel, sirphal, <span style="background: white;">bili,
</span>belpatri, <span style="background: white;">Bilvapatra, </span>shivadrum,
shreepahal, sadaphal, <span style="background: white;">stone apple, wood apple, Belada
Hannu & Bilva.</span> <span class="apple-converted-space">Leaves, fruit, flowers,
stem and roots of this tree are used as ethno medicine against various ailments. </span></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">In this post, let’s </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">learn about the herbal remedies with Bael for treating a number of common diseases-</span></div>
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</span><b style="line-height: 115%;">fever</b><span style="line-height: 115%;">, make a paste of 50 g bael leaves
& apply the same over head and chest daily till it cures. Another remedy is
to boil 100 g bael leaves with water, filter and take it orally twice daily for
2 days.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">To
cure </span><b style="line-height: 115%;">cough and cold</b><span style="line-height: 115%;">, administer 1
tsp of dried bael leaves powder with water thrice a day.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">To
expel </span><b style="line-height: 115%;">intestinal worms</b><span style="line-height: 115%;">, taking 1
tbsp of dried pulp of bael fruit for 5 days thrice daily, is helpful in curing
the problem.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">A
paste prepared from 2 g bael flowers and 250 mg black pepper is said to cure </span><b style="line-height: 115%;">vomiting, diarrhea </b><span style="line-height: 115%;">&</span><b style="line-height: 115%;"> excessive thirst</b><span style="line-height: 115%;">.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">For
</span><b style="line-height: 115%;">diabetes</b><span style="line-height: 115%;">, administering 4-5 bael
leaves extract with honey is said to be beneficial in controlling sugar.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">For
</span><b style="line-height: 115%;">amoebic dysentery</b><span style="line-height: 115%;">, the pulp of half
of the dried bael fruit taken with water twice daily for 3 days relieves the
same.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.77777862548828px; text-align: left;">For </span><b style="line-height: 17.77777862548828px; text-align: left;">abdominal discomfort</b><span style="line-height: 17.77777862548828px; text-align: left;">, boil 50 g bael bark, 25 g flower of caraway & 25 g dried ginger. Administer this formulation twice daily on an empty stomach for for 2-3 days.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">To
get relief from </span><b style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">stomachache</b><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">,
powdered fruit pulp taken with milk twice daily is said to be beneficial in
curing the ailment.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">Consuming
5 bael leaves in the morning on an empty stomach for a week is said to </span><b style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">indigestion</b><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;"> and </span><b style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">constipation</b><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">Boil
250 g of ripe bael fruit 1 liter of water along with 250 g of sugar & cook
till it thickens. Store in a container. Mix 2 tbsp of this syrup to a glass of
water and administer to the patient suffering from </span><b style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">constipation</b><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">, or </span><b style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">diarrhea</b><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">.
The same remedy is also effective against </span><b style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">bleeding
piles</b><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">The
pulp of roasted raw bael fruit taken with curd is believed to benefit the
patient suffering from </span><b style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">bleeding piles</b><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">Boil
10 bael leaves in ½ liter of water & take this decoction twice daily for 5
days to cure </span><b style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">bed wetting</b><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">To
treat </span><b style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">mouth ulcers</b><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">, open and boil
raw bael fruit in water and gurgle with the extract 4-5 times a day.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">For
</span><b style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">urinary disorders</b><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">, consuming 4-5
bael leaves daily for a week is said to treat the ailment.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">For
</span><b style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">jaundice</b><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">, a tsp of bael leaves juice
taken for a week daily is said to effective in curing the ailment.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">To
treat </span><b style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">body odour</b><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">, prepare a paste of
bael leaves in water and apply over body. Wash off after two hours. Continue
this treatment daily for 7 days to get rid of body odour.</span></span></li>
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The leaves are said to cause abortion and sterility in women. The bark is used
as a fish poison in the Celebes. Tannin ingested frequently and in quantity
over a long period of time, is antinutrient and carcinogenic.)</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15733113831257827447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593974963109361546.post-75354775596346527612013-06-10T14:59:00.000+05:302013-06-10T15:08:45.450+05:30The Healing Herb of India: Lawsonia inermis (Henna)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Heena (<i>Lawsonia inermis,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></i>family: Lythraceae) is a much
branched glabrous medicinal shrub distributed throughout India. It is chiefly
cultivated in Rajasthan, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Gujarat. The bark, seeds, flowers and leaves of the plant are used in Unani and
ayurvedic medicines. Henna is commonly known as Mehandi, Mehanti, Medhika,
Medhini, Madyantika, Giri Mallika, Ban Mallika, Nakhranjani, Cypress shrub
& Egyptian priven.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This plant has
been used since ages to dye skin, hair, finger nails, leather, silk and
wool. In several parts of the World, Henna is traditionally used in various festivals and celebrations. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">People also cultivate Henna as a Hedge plant. In this post,
learn about the traditional medicinal uses and remedies with henna to cure
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in various festivals and celebrations.</td></tr>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Massage with Henna oil over the affected area relieves <b>rheumatic</b> and arthritic <b>pains</b>. Coarsely
Henna ground leaves can also be applied to sore flints to ease rheumatism, <b>inflammatory</b> <b>swelling</b>, <b>bruises</b> & <b>leprosy</b>.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Massaging juice of Henna leaves
with mustard oil, relieves <b>pain in the neck</b>.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To treat <b>dysentery</b>,
powder the seeds of the plant & mix with clarified butter. Now prepare
small balls of the mixture & have it with water.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Washing eyes with decoction of henna leaves, cures <b>conjunctivitis</b> and <b>catarrh</b>.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gurgling with henna leaves decoction is said to be a useful
remedy for <b>sore throat</b>.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To get relief from <b>prickly
heat</b>, ground henna leaves in water and apply over the affected area. Henna
leaves are also quite effective in the treatment of skin disorders such as
boils & burns.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Henna leaves mixed with vinegar can be applied onto the
soles to treat burning feet.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Application of a paste of fresh henna leaves on hands and
feet cures <b>inflammation</b>.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Application of a paste of henna flowers prepared in vinegar
cures <b>headache</b> due to sun exposure.</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To cure <b>spermatorrhea</b>, take
a tsp of Henna leave juice with water or with milk twice daily for seven days.
The same formulation is useful in cases of <b>leucorrhea </b>in women as well.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Applying decoction of henna leaves on the scalp cures <b>dandruff</b> effectively.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To treat <b>baldness</b>, boil henna leaves in mustard oil and massage the scalp with
the same regularly.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Prepare a paste of powdered Henna leaves, Indian gooseberry,
reetha (<i>Sapindus emarginatus</i>),
shikakai (<i>Acacia sinuata</i>) seeds &
fenugreek seeds in water. Leave this mixture overnight. Mix to it 2 tsp curd in
the morning & apply the same over the scalp and hair. This is one of the
best solutions for <b>graying of hair</b>.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Prepare a decoction of henna leaves in til oil, & apply
over the skin to treat <b>wrinkles</b>.</span></li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">Sleeping on a pillow filled with henna flowers
brings about a </span><b style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">sound sleep</b><span style="line-height: 115%; text-align: left;">.</span></span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15733113831257827447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593974963109361546.post-92077357347453785282013-04-25T06:50:00.003+05:302013-04-25T06:52:04.053+05:30The Healing Herb of India: Commiphora wightii (Guggul)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;">Commiphora wightii</span></i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify;"> (Guggul)</span></span></td></tr>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Commiphora
wightii</span></i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> (Guggul) is a flowering plant of the family Burseraceae.
It is a small tree with thin papery bark and thorny branches. <span style="background: white;">It occurs in the dry zones from the Deccan and west
India to the north-west and Karachi, Sind and Balochistan in Pakistan.</span>
C. wightii is commonly known as </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Guggulu, Koushika, Devadhupa, Palankasha,
Guggul, Guggal, Guggal lipid, Commiphora, Mukul,Mukul myrrh tree and
Balsamodendron</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Guggul contains<span style="background: white;"> contains resin, volatile oils and gum. </span>The gum
resin of the Commiphora tree is renowned for the treatment of inflammatory
disorders, burns, rheumatoid arthritis, lipid disorders, obesity, skin
diseases, and other ailments. It is used internally as an expectorant and for
the treatment of diarrhea, fatigue, headache, jaundice and ingestion. It is
also used as an insecticide and insect repellent. Guggul is also used for
treating cervical adenitis, and acts as bitter stomachic and carminative,
stimulating appetite and improving digestion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The gum of the plant is
laxative, aphrodiasiac, alternative, tonic and anthelmintic. It causes
biliousness, heals fractures, ulcers, fistula and piles. It also cures
indigestion, urinary discharges, urinary discharges, urinary concretions,
leucoderma, tuberous glands in the neck, and tridosha, removes vata and kapha.
It is useful in ascites, asthma and troubles of the chest, and in treating
chronic discharges from the ear.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 21px;">Commiphora wightii</span></i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify;"> -Guggul plant</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The fruit of commiphora cures
abdominal troubles. The gum enriches blood and is useful in muscular
rheumatism, lung complaints, dyspepsia and piles. It is used as mouthwash,
dentifrice, and in curing ulcers of the mouth and pharynx, for cleaning foul
and indolent ulcers, for healing wounds in the veterinary practice, as an
ingredient in incense and perfume in the holy oil of Jews, and in the ‘Kyphi’
of Egyptians for embalming and fumigation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">Guggul is effective as
weight loss and fat burning agent. It increases white blood cell counts and
possess disinfecting properties. It is often used as a carrier & combined
with other herbs to treat specific conditions.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
‘Queen of Herbs’, <i>Asparagus racemosus</i>
(family Liliaceae) is a spiny-stemmed, woody climber</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">
native to the Himalayas. Also popular as <b>Shatavari</b>, it has been mentioned in
Ayurvedic texts like the Charak Samhita, Susruta Samhita, Astanga Samgraha &
Kashyap Samhita for </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">preventing
and treating </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">various health disorders. Other vernacular names for this
herb are </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Shatawari,
Satmuli, Shatamuli, Asparagus, Satawari, Kurilo and Satawar. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Its
principal constituents include </span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">steroidal saponins,
rhamnose moieties, sarsasapogenin, alkaloids, proteins, starch, tannin, isoflavones
including 8-methoxy - 5, 6, 4 - trihydroxyisoflavone 7 - 0 - beta - D - glucopyranoside,
asparagamine, racemosol, polysaccharides. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
dried roots (tubers) of asparagus contain a large amount of saccharine,
mucilage & minerals.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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properties of Asparagus are useful to a wide array of ailments. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The
tuber of asparagus is the main source of ‘Shatawar’ drug, used in indigenous
medicine as a tonic, for improving appetite and increasing the secretion of
milk in lactating women. The drug is a demulcent and aphrodisiac. It has
diuretic and gastric sedative properties, and is used to treat urinary problems
and rheumatic conditions. It is also prescribed for treating cases of nervous
breakdown and menstrual trouble.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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stomachic, tonic & astringent to the bowels. The tubers are also useful in
dysentery, tumors, inflammation, biliousness, leprosy, epilepsy, night
blindness, and diseases of the nervous system. It is also used for diabetes,
jaundice, gleet, gonorrhea, as well as kidney and liver disorders. The herb is
capable of improving memory, intelligence and physical strength.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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curing diseases due to impurities of the blood, piles, eye diseases, vaginal
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Black pepper (</span><i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Piper nigrum</span></i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">, family Piperaceae), a native of India, occupies a prominent place in Indian kitchens owing
to its aromatic, culinary & medicinal properties. It is also cultivated in other countries such as </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Egypt and Madagascar. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Black pepper is rich in
iron, manganese & dietary fiber. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Piperine, a principle alkaloid found in
black pepper helps in promoting brain functions, inhibits metabolism of
nutrients present in body, improves digestion and reduces the incidence of
stomach ulcers and colon cancer. It also acts as an anti-depressant. The fruits
are widely used as an active ingredient in various home remedies for a variety
of illnesses such as colic, tooth decay, liver problems, lung disease,
indigestion, constipation, diarrhea and urinary disorders. </span></div>
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useful natural remedies with black pepper that would help to deal with common
health ailments.</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 16.8pt; text-align: justify;">To cure all kinds of cough, grind black pepper and add sugar to it. Take it with clarified butter.</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 16.8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">To cure toothache, mix powdered black pepper in clove oil. Apply this paste on the affected part.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 16.8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">In case of indigestion, mix black pepper powder in ginger juice. Take this formulation after meals.</span></li>
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betel leaf is known to help in gaining weight.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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it ¼ tsp black pepper, 2 tsp lemon juice and honey. Drinking the same
would help a person in reducing weight.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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a tsp of clarified butter in a pan & add 3-4 black pepper to it,
followed by a glass of milk. Now add 3-4 crushed almonds and let it
come to a boil. Add sugar to taste. This formulation is beneficial when
taken at bed time.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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level, add ¼ tsp black pepper powder in a glass of butter milk. Mix finely
diced onion</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">to it and drink.</span></li>
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eczema, prepare a paste by mixing black pepper powder in clarified butter.
Topical application of this paste is said to be beneficial.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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black pepper, cinnamon, cumin & cardamom seeds.
Sniffing the same would induce sneezing and help treat blocked
nose. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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black pepper powder, ginger, a clove and few basil leaves. It works
as anti-tussive and is also effective against cold.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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black pepper with jaggery is said to be effective in curing chronic cold.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em style="border: 0px; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Syzygium aromaticum </em><span style="border: 0px; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">(</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1.25em;">Myrtaceae family</span></span><span style="line-height: 1.25em;">)</span><em style="border: 0px; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </em><span style="border: 0px; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">commonly known as lawang or c</span><span style="line-height: 1.25em;">love</span><em style="border: 0px; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">, </em><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1.25em;">is one of the oldest aromatic spices of the world, having many therapeutic virtues. It is a a </span></span><span style="line-height: 20px;">pyramidal</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1.25em;"> or conical evergreen tree with single main stem and obliquely oriented branches, that grows to a height 12 m. Lawang </span></span><span style="line-height: 1.25em;">is also known as Laung (Hindi), shriisanjnan, lavanga, deokusumum (Sanskrit), clove (English). It is grown as a spice crop in western coasts and southern states of India (Karnataka, Kerala & TamilNadu).</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">Cloves have antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, </span><span style="line-height: 20px;">germicidal, rubefacient,</span><span style="line-height: 20px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 20px;">carminative, expectorant, stomachic and stimulant properties. </span><span style="line-height: 1.25em;">Dried flower buds and clove oil are used to cure ailments and for other culinary purposes. Find in this post about the medicinal uses of clove in treating common health problems as a natural remedy:</span></span></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 1.4em;">Having 250 mg of lawang paste with warm water after meals cures indigestion, caused due to overeating and characterized by vomiting, gastritis or loss of appetite. </span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 1.4em;">The same remedy is also useful in treating headache due to sun exposure, smoke or pollution. </span><span style="line-height: 1.4em;">Application of a paste of clove also relives headache.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 1.4em;">Cough and throat congestion can be cured by chewing roasted clove. It is also an effective remedy in cases of inflammation in the pharynx (pharyngitis). Another cure is to p</span><span style="line-height: 1.4em;">repare a decoction by boiling 5-6 cloves in 30 ml of water. Take this decoction with honey thrice a day as an expectorant. </span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 1.4em;">Taking paste of 3-4 cloves with warm water removes windiness of abdomen.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 1.4em;">For toothache, pressing a clove bud between the jaws, at the site of aching tooth eases the pain. </span><span style="line-height: 1.4em;">Apply clove oil in the cavity of decayed tooth. This would reduce the pain and help to ameliorate infection.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 1.4em;">For asthma, soak 2 cloves, 12-15 basil</span><span style="line-height: 1.4em;"> leaves, 10 black pepper</span><span style="line-height: 1.4em;"> in water and boil for 15 minutes. Filter the same. To this, add two tsp honey and drink with milk.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 1.4em;">For treating spasmodic coughs during tuberculosis, bronchitis & asthma, mix a few drops of clove oil and garlic in honey. Take this formulation before going to bed.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 1.4em;">In cases of nausea and vomiting, prepare a paste by mixing clove powder in honey and lick it. </span>Clove bud boiled in water and given to a pregnant lady eases vomiting sensation.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 1.4em;">Application of a few drops of clove oil mixed with mustard </span><span style="line-height: 1.4em;">oil is effective in joint pain and muscular cramps.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 1.4em;">In earache, mix clove oil and sesame</span><span style="line-height: 1.4em;"> oil. Warm the mixture and put 2-3 drops in the ear.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 1.4em;">For acne, apply a paste of clove powder in honey over the affected area. </span><span style="line-height: 1.4em;">Mix a few drops of clove oil in jojoba </span><span style="line-height: 1.4em;">or coconut </span><span style="line-height: 1.4em;">oil and apply over acne. This home remedy not only removes acne but also leftover spots.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 1.4em;">Clove oil is an effective insect repellent when diluted with water in 1:10 ratio. Spray this solution to keep the insects at bay.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 1.4em;">Eating a clove in betel</span><span style="line-height: 1.4em;"> leaf is a useful remedy for treating catarrh.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">Rubia cordifolia</span></i><span style="line-height: 115%;">, (Rubiaceae</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">family)
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a perennial, herbaceous climber, </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">f</span><span style="line-height: 115%;">ound
throughout Asiatic and African regions of the world. It is considered to be one
of the most valuable herbs in Ayurveda and has been largely used by physicians
since ancient times for the maintenance of general health. </span>This is commonly known
as Manjistha or <b>Indian Madder</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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regions of Asia, Africa & Europe, Rubia was an economically important
source of a red pigment called <b>Alizarin</b>, that gives its red color to a textile
dye known as Rose Madder. It was also used as a colourant, especially for
paint, called as Madder lake. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rubia
is bitter, astringent and sweet in taste, pungent in the post digestive effect
and has hot potency. <span style="line-height: 115%;">It has been used in tuberculosis and
intestinal ulcer and is recommended by Ayurvedic physicians as a blood purifier
for skin diseases and to improve the complexion. The herb is useful in treating
skin related problems. The roots of Rubia are widely used in treating pimples,
reducing wrinkles, improving complexion, treating burns, healing injuries and
lessening inflammations. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The roots of Rubia are said to be
alternative, anodyne, antiphlogistic, antitussive, astringent, diuretic,
emmenagogue, expectorant, styptic, tonic, and vulnerary. They are used to lower
blood pressure, as well as internally in the treatment of abnormally uterine
bleeding; internal and external hemorrhage; bronchitis; rheumatism, stones in
the kidney and bladder, and gall, dysentery, and so on. The roots and fruit are
used in treating paralysis and conditions of ulcer. The stem is used in
treating cobra bite and scorpion sting. It is used in the treatment of liver
fluke, dysentery, maggots & intestinal worms in animals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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roots contain resinous and extractive matter, gum, sugar, coloring matter, the salt of the pigment being a red crystalline principle purpurine. The yellow
glucoside manjistin and a xanthine are also present, besides garancin and
orange red alizarin. Anthroquinones pentacyclic triterpenes, quinines, cyclic
hexapeptides and diethylesters are also reported. Other compounds isolated are
xantho-purpurin, glucose, sucrose and ruberythric acid. Alizarin, purpurin,
purpurin carbohydrate, quinizarine and christofin isolated from roots.
Antitumor cyclic hexapeptides – RA-V and RA-VII – isolated from roots.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Neem (<em>Azadirachta indica) </em>is a tall evergreen tree,</span> native to the tropical regions of Asia. Since ages, the plant has been<span style="font-size: small;"> used in the ayurvedic, unani and homoeopathic
medicines. The </span><span style="font-size: small;">seeds, leaves & the </span><span style="font-size: small;">bark of neem are said to have antiseptic, antiviral, antipyretic,
anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, anti cancer and antifungal properties. </span></div>
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active compounds present in the plant are isoprenoids ( diterpenoids and triterpenoid)s, limonoids,
azadirone, gedunin, vilasinin, nimbin, salanin and azadirachtin. The
non-isoprenoids include proteins, carbohydrates, sulphurous compounds,
polyphenolics, dihydrochalcone, coumarin and tannins, aliphatic
compounds, etc. In this post learn about the healing proerties of neem and the remedies used to cure common health illnesses:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">For <b>acidity</b>, 40g of dry neem leaves powder can be administered with water early morning on an empty stomach.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">For curing <b>indigestion </b>& <b>hyperacidity</b>, douse 5g of crushed neem bark
in hot water overnight. Drink the extract early in the morning
on an empty stomach.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">In case of <b>loss of appetite</b>, 25-30g neem leaves powder can be cooked with wheat porridge (sooji). This preparation should be taken for a week.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">To get relief from <b>biliary pain</b>, prepare a mixture of neem bark
(1g), Indian gooseberry powder (1g), turmeric powder
(500mg). This preparation should be taken w</span><span style="font-size: small;">ith water early in the morning on
an empty stomach.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> Administer this formulation to the sufferer </span><span style="font-size: small;">for a week. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">To expel <b>intestinal worms</b>, administer 2 g of powdered neem leaves early in the morning on an empty stomach.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">For <b>skin problems</b>, neem leaves extract should be given orally in small quantities, throughout the day.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">For <b>healthy skin</b>, boil neem leaves in water. Use the same for bathing as it works as a good antiseptic and deodorant.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">To treat <b>leprosy </b>in its early stages, neem bark extract should be taken orally. Washing wounds with neem
bark extract also helps control the disease.To heal <b>wounds</b>, neem gum (2g) can be administered with milk.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">For <b>jaundice</b>, take a tbsp of neem leaves juice with honey, early in the morning on empty stomach.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">For treating <b>diabetes</b>, chew neem leaves together with black pepper early in the morning on an empty stomach.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">For <b>night blindness</b>, roasted neem flowers helps cure the illness.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">To treat <b>non-hemorrhagic piles</b>, mesocarp of about 5 neem fruits should be eaten twice daily.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">For <b>itchy groins</b>, prepare neem leaves paste with 5g of turmeric. Administer this formulation to the patient early
in the morning on empty stomach.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">To treat <b>persistent vomiting,</b> add 5-6 drops of neem leaves juice
to a glass of warm milk. The same preparation can be used to check excessive <b>
sleepiness</b>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">To <b>repel mosquitoes </b>& <b>flies</b>, smoke from smoldering neem leaves is quite effective.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21px;">Sesame (</span><em style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21px;"><span style="color: #333333;">Sesamum indicum</span></em><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21px;"><i><span style="color: #333333;"> </span></i></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21px;">Linn)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21px;"> or <b>Til</b>, is an annual erect hairy herb cultivated in all tropical and sub-tropical countries of the world. <b>India</b>, Indonesia, China, Burma, Sudan, Ethiopia, Venezuela & Mexico are the main countries growing it. The parts of the herb used for medicinal purposes are the seed, oil and the whole plant. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21px;">The plant </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21px;">is high in Vitamin, B1, B6, E & K and also contains good amounts of proteins, carbohydrates, and minerals such as <span style="color: #333333;">magnesium, </span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21px;">manganese</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21px;">, copper, calcium, iron and zinc. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21px;">The oil contains oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, and the glycosides, namely, sesamin and the sesamolin.</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">For </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><b>constipation</b></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">: Taking a tbsp of sesame oil with 1/4<sup>th</sup> ginger juice at bed time is said to loosen the bowels. Its oil is a known mild laxative.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21px;">To cure </span><b style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21px;">arthritis</b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21px;">: Take 500 g of sesame oil in a bottle and to it mix 20 g of camphor and fix the cap tightly. Keep the bottle in sunlight so that the camphor dissolves well in the oil. Apply this mixture twice daily at the site of pain.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px; padding: 0in;">For</span></strong><strong><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21px; padding: 0in;"> swelling-</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21px; padding: 0in;"> </span></b></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21px;">For relief from swelling in any part of the body, mix ginger powder into sesame oil and massage over the area.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">To <b>relieve </b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><b>headache</b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">: Rubbing warm sesame oil on the forehead relieves headache.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; padding: 0in;">For <strong>chest congestion</strong></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">: To treat chest congestion, warm 2 tbsp of sesame oil with a pinch of black salt and massage onto the chest followed by a eucalyptus steam inhalation.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">For</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"> <b>healthy Hair</b>: </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Eating 3-4 tsp of sesame seeds every morning provides nourishment to the hair.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">For </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><b>dandruff</b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">: Massage the oil into the scalp and leave it overnight. This treatment not only cures itching scalp, but also helps get rid of dandruff.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Skin Care</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">: Massaging the skin gently with sesame oil has multiple benefits. Sesame oil being rich in antioxidants and vitamin E, works as a moisturizer, as anti-aging cream, and </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">a treatment for skin diseases, such as eczema and psoriasis. <span style="color: #333333;">Gentle oil massage also helps to sooth sunburn, minor burns and helps in the healing process.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Scabies</span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">: </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Application of paste of turmeric prepared in sesame (</span><em><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; padding: 0in;">Sesamum indicum</span></em><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">) oil on the infected areas cures scabies.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">To </span><b style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">gain weight:</b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Daily consumption of sesame seeds helps in gaining weight because of its high calorific contents.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><b>Turmeric </b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22.22222328186035px;">(</span><i style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22.22222328186035px;">Curcuma longa</i><span style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 22.22222328186035px;">) </span><span style="line-height: 17px;">is a perennial herb of the </span><em>Zingiberaceae</em> or ginger family. Native to South Asia, it is a cultigen and has not yet been found in the wild. However, it is believed to be indigenous to India, where it has long been used both as a spice and as a dye. From India, it is likely that that plant spread to South-East Asia and gradually to East Asia, particularly China.<span style="line-height: 17px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 22.22222328186035px;">Owing to its multiple health benefits,</span><span style="line-height: 22.22222328186035px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 22.22222328186035px;">turmeric </span><span style="line-height: 22.22222328186035px;"> is extensively used as a food preservative, </span><span style="line-height: 22.22222328186035px;">spice, and coloring agent in various parts of the world. It is considered as auspicious and is a part of religious rituals in countries like India.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Turmeric is rich source of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals and essential oils. <b>Curcumin</b>, one of the bioactive components of turmeric, is anti inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, antimutagenic, anticoagulant, cholagogueue, diuretic, depurative, antidiabetic & antifungal in nature.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />The plant known for its therapeutic & medicinal virtues, has been used as a traditional remedy for curing various illnesses. Find here some of the simple and effective <b>Natural Remedies</b> with turmeric:</span></div>
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<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Application of a paste prepared from turmeric rhizome & neem leaves twice a day, dries out <b>Acne.</b> Mixing a tbsp each of fuller’s earth & sandalwood powder with ½ tsp of turmeric is also a known remedy for curing acne.</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To cure <b>Asthma</b>, have 1/4th tsp of turmeric powder with hot water.</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Drinking a glass of milk with ½ tsp of turmeric powder is effective against <b>Arthritis</b>.</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Prepare a paste of 1/4th tsp of turmeric powder and black pepper in clarified butter & massage it on the chest to relieve symptoms of <b>Bronchitis</b>.</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Boiling 1/4th tsp of turmeric in a glass of water and gargling with the same (twice a day) cures <b>Blisters in the mouth</b>.</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Regular consumption of turmeric in foods eases <b>Morning stiffness</b>, reduces <b>Pain </b>& <b>Joint swelling</b>.</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Application of turmeric powder with lime comforts <b>Swelling </b>and pain in <b>Bruises</b>.Applying a paste of turmeric powder and salt in clarified butter is also known to provide relief in bruises.</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Adding turmeric to a glass of milk or making it a part of daily cooking, would help in the breakdown of dietary fat, & hence, help in <b>Controlling weight</b>.</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Regular use of turmeric in food acts as an <b>anti-mutagenic </b>agent by reducing the chances of occurrence of types of <b>Cancer </b>(lung, colon, breast and prostrate cancer).</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A tsp of turmeric, 1/4th tsp of carom seeds & honey taken with hot water cures <b>Cough & cold.</b></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Licking 1 tsp turmeric powder with ½ tsp of honey is believed to eliminate <b>Chest congestion</b>.</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For keeping a check on <b>Diabetes</b>, mix ½ tsp each of turmeric and bay leaves powder in a tbsp of aloe vera gel. Take this mixture twice daily before meals.</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To treat <b>Eczema</b>, drink a glass of milk with ½ tsp turmeric powder daily.</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Turmeric also helps to prevent <b>Heart attacks /strokes</b> if consumed daily in food diet. It helps in eliminating the LDL or bad cholesterol from the body. .</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Taking ½ tsp of turmeric powder with 1/4th tsp of black pepper & cardamom each after every meal is beneficial in <b>Indigestion </b>& <b>Acidity</b>.</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Having a tsp of turmeric with warm milk/ hot water and honey twice daily is effective in <b>Jaundice</b>.<b></b></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Application of paste of turmeric prepared in sesame oil helps prevent <b>Skin eruptions</b></span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To treat <b>Small pox</b>, prepare a paste by mixing turmeric powder, milk cream & wheat flour in mustard oil. Apply the same over the affected part two times daily. Also consuming a tsp of turmeric powder and tamarind for 5 days would fasten healing.</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Roast turmeric powder & massage the aching tooth to get relief of swelling & pain. Filling the cavity with roasted ground turmeric powder provides temporary relief in <b>Toothaches</b>.</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Roast about 15 g of turmeric powder in mustard oil and use it for fomentation in case of <b>Tonsillitis</b>. </span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Drinking a cup of milk with ½ tsp of turmeric twice a day helps in quick healing of the <b>wounds</b>.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #423f37; line-height: 115%;">Basil
(</span><i><span style="color: #423f37; line-height: 115%;">Ocimum sanctum </span></i><span style="color: #423f37; line-height: 115%;">L.), plant of the Lamiaceae family, is an
erect, annual herb, found commonly grown in India and the Andaman and Nicobar
Islands. All parts of the plant, i.e., its leaves, stems, roots, seeds &
the flowers are reputed to have therapeutic properties. This holy plant has
been used by herbal practitioners as analgesic, expectorant, antidiabetic,
carminative, anticancer, adaptogenic, antifungal,
antimicrobial, antiasthmatic, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, hypolipidmic,
antiemetic, antispasmodic, antirheumatic, hypotensive and diaphoretic.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #423f37; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These
medicinal properties are believed to be due to the presence of essential oils
and other active compounds in the plant. The basil leaves contain essential oil
rich in eugenal, eugenol, limatrol, caryophylline, carvacrol, methylchavicol
and steroids like ursolic acid and n-triacontanol. The plant roots contain
active compounds such as triterpenes and sitosterol. The seeds of the herb are
a source of fatty acids and sitosterol. Owing to its active constituents, find
here some of the age old folk remedies with basil:</span></span></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #423f37; line-height: 115%;">To
cure <b>skin infections</b>, prepare a mixture of crushed basil leaves, onion (</span><i><span style="color: #423f37; line-height: 115%;">Allium
cepa</span></i><span style="color: #423f37; line-height: 115%;">) and lemon (</span><i><span style="color: #423f37; line-height: 115%;">Citrus
limon</span></i><span style="color: #423f37; line-height: 115%;">)
juice. Apply the mixture topically to treat skin infections and allergies.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #423f37; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To
improve <b>lactation </b>in nursing mothers, crush & boil 8-10 basil leaves in a
cup of water and simmer for about 5 min. Sieve & add honey to taste. Have a
cup of the same twice daily.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #423f37; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To
treat <b>acne</b>, apply a mixture of Basil & mint leaves juice along with lemon
juice over the affected area.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #423f37; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An
aqueous concoction of the whole basil plant taken daily is said to control
<b>diabetes</b>.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #423f37; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A
tsp of basil leaves juice taken with equal amounts of bitter gourd juice, taken
for a month before going to bed is also said to relieve <b>asthma </b>and <b>bronchitis</b>.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #423f37; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To
treat <b>cough and cold</b>, grind together equal amounts of dried basil leaves,
ginger and black pepper powder. To it, add a little honey to have a consistency
to make it into pellets. These pellets can be sucked 3-4 times a day to ease the
symptom.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #423f37; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To
cure <b>nose bleeding</b>, drink a tsp of basil juice with honey in a glass of water.
Also, smelling basil blossoms can relieve the symptom.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #423f37; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For
<b>indigestion</b>, crush 3-4 basil leaves with a pinch of rock salt. Take it with
water to ease the ailment.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #423f37; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To
get rid of <b>lice</b>, spread a handful of basil leaves around the pillow before
going to bed.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #423f37; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To
treat fever, boil about 10g basil leaves in a glass of water till the water is
reduced to half. Add a little rock salt to taste and drink. This preparation
induces sweating and relieves fever.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #423f37; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The
leaf juice of basil along with triphala (amla, harada and behada) extract can
be used as <b>eye tonic</b>. This formulation can also treat eye problems such as
<b>chronic conjunctivitis</b>, <b>glaucoma</b> and <b>cataracts</b>.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #423f37; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To
get relief from <b>headache</b>, chewing a few basil leaves or rubbing the leaves of the
herb is beneficial.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #423f37; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To
relieve <b>migraine</b>, shade dry & powder some basil blossoms and store in an
airtight container. Mix 2g of the powder with a tbsp of honey and lick slowly.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #423f37; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For
<b>insect bite</b>, ground basil leaves with turmeric & apply over the affected
area.</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #423f37; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For
<b>urinary troubles</b>, take a tsp of basil seeds and soak them overnight. In the
morning, grind them with sugar & have it with water twice daily.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Arjuna (<i>Terminalia arjuna</i>) is one of the sacred trees of India which has been used on several religious occasions as well as in Ayurvedic formation since ancient times. It was <span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">introduced into Ayurveda as a treatment for heart diseases, wounds, hemorrhages and ulcers by <b>Vagbhata </b>(He is one of the three classic writers of Ayurveda, along with <b>Charaka </b>& <b>Sushruta </b>who wrote the <i>Ashtanga Sangraha</i> and the <i>Ashtanga Hridaya Samhita</i>). Arjuna is </span>known by its various names such as Arjan, <span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Dhanvi, </span>Koha, Kahu, White Marudah, Orjun, Yerra maddi, Sadada,<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"> Indradruma, Kakubha, Karvirak and many more.</span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Arjuna is a large size deciduous tree common throughout India, especially in the sub Himalayan tracts and the Eastern India. <i>Terminalia chebula, T. bellrica </i>and <i>T. ciliata</i> are the other species of Arjuna tree found in India. Arjuna bark is rich <span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><b>tannins</b>, triterpenoid saponins (arjunic acid, arjunolic acid, arjungenin, arjunglycosides), <b>flavonoids </b>(arjunone, arjunolone, luteolin), gallic acid, ellagic acid, oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs), phytosterols (b-sitosterol), <b>minerals </b>such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, and copper. It has an abundance of <b>Co-enzyme Q- 10</b> which helps to strengthens the heart muscles and prevent heart diseases. </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">In <b>Ayurveda</b> and the <b>Siddha</b> system of medicine, the plant is used in the treatment of cardiac diseases, chronic fever, <b><i>Diabetes mellitus</i></b>, polyurea, fractures, obesity, leucorrhoea, <b>leprosy</b>, <b>worm infestation</b>, abdominal disorders, skin disorders, and ulcers. The bark is said to be alexiteric, styptic, tonic, anthelmintic, & useful in treating anemia, asthma, tumours, leucoderma, excessive perspiration, and more. Arjuna is also useful in <b>controlling blood pressure levels</b>, and acts as an <b>antidote</b> to poisons. It is also reputed to have <b>astringent</b>, hypotensive, hemostatic, diuretic, prostaglandin-enhancing, coronary-risk-modulating properties, & is useful in protection against NSAID-induced gastric ulcers. Arjuna leaves are used to cover <b>ulcers </b>& sores externally, while its juice is used for curing earache (<b>Otalgia</b>). In addition, Arjuna has shown its effectiveness against the <b>antiviral </b>and <b>antibacterial </b>ailments as well.</span><br />
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<i><u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Aloe vera</span></u></i><u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">is one of the oldest known medicinal plants gifted by nature. It
is known by its various names such as Miracle plant, Lily of the desert, Burn
plant, Elephant's gall, etc. It is a stemless or very short-stemmed succulent plant
growing to 80–100 cm tall, spreading by offsets and root sprouts. The
leaves are lanceolate, thick and fleshy, green with a serrated margin. The
flowers are produced on a spike up to 90 cm tall, each flower pendulous, with a
yellow tubular corolla 2–3 cm long.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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than 75 known active ingredients. Also included are 19 of the 20 amino acids
required by the human body and 7 of the 8 essential amino acids (that the body
cannot make), as well as vitamins and minerals. There are 20
"critical" Amino Acids in human metabolism, but the body can only
make 12, the other 8 have to be obtained from food. These are Isoleucine,
Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Valine, and Tryptophan.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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enzymes such as Amylase, Bradykinase, Catalase, Cellulase, Lipase, Oxidase,
Alkaline Phosphatase, Proteolytiase, Creatine Phosphokinase, Carboxypeptidase.
Most of these are beneficial to human metabolism. Lignin gives Aloe Vera its
penetrating powers. The plant contains important minerals like Calcium,
Chromium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Phosphorous, Sodium,
and Zinc. Aloe Vera contains useful vitamins like vitamin A (beta-carotene and
retinol), B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6 (pyridoxine), B12
(cyanocobalamin), C (ascorbic acid), E (tocopherol) and Folic Acid. Clinical
evaluations have revealed that the pharmacological active ingredients are
concentrated in both the gel and rind of the aloe vera leaves.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Cures colon cancer and heals the intestine</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Soothes arthritis pain and inflammation</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Protects the body from oxidative stress</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Gives relief from constipation.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Stabilizes blood sugar and reduces triglyceride levels in
diabetics.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Reduces hypertension (high blood pressure)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Accelerates healing from physical and burns.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Acts as a tonic for the kidneys; prevents kidney stones.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Keeps a check on cholesterol levels</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Boosts the oxygenation of blood</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Protects the body from oxalates in beverages such as tea and coffee</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Alkalizes the body & further, helps to balance acidic dietary
habits.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Moisturizes the skin, accelerates skin repair</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Cures ulcers, and other digestive disorders</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Boosts cardiovascular performance and physical endurance</span></li>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Picrorhiza kurroa</span></i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> (family Scrophulariaceae, common name <span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Picrorhiza, Katuka, Kutka, kutki)</span> is one of the oldest medicinal plants found in the Himalayas. Since time immemorial, this perennial herb has been used in Ayurveda for treating diseases caused by kapha and pitta, and is valued for <span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">its hepatoprotective properties</span>. In small doses, it helps in curing loss of appetite, liver diseases, jaundice, bronchial asthma, bile disorders and weakness. In larger doses, it is useful as an antioxidant, antibacterial, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">anticholestatic, antiallergic, antiperiodic, cathartic, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">laxative, and to treat abdominal diseases, adiposity and related disorders.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">The leaf, bark and the underground parts of </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Picrorhiza<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">, mainly rhizomes are widely used in the treatment of the health ailments. </span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">The root of this plant is rich in glucosides including kitkin and picrorhizin, cucurbitacin, D-mannitol, benetic acid, kutkisterol, vanillic acid and some steroids. <i>P. kurroa</i> also contains apocynin, a powerful anti-inflammatory agent, which helps reduce platelet aggregation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fenugreek
(<i>Trigonella foenum-graecum L.</i>) is an oldest cultivated
medicinal plant native to the Mediterranean countries and across Asia. It is
aromatic, astringent, carminative, expectorant, mucilagenous, galactogogue and
aphrodiasiac in nature. It is high in vitamins A, D, B1, B2, B3 and contains
lecithinm, minerals and proteins. Owing to its excellent medicinal properties,
fenugreek is used in common folk remedies for the treatment of various
health ailments. Find here some of such time-tested
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<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">To treat anemia, cook fenugreek leaves and have it with meals. A tsp of fenugreek seeds can also be taken with water to cure</span><span style="line-height: 17px;"> </span><b style="line-height: 1.7em;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">Anemia.</span></b></li>
<li style="border: none; color: #444444; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">Take a cup of fenugreek decoction with a spoonful of honey and fresh ginger juice. This formulation acts as an excellent</span><span style="line-height: 17px;"> </span><b style="line-height: 1.7em;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">expectorant</span></b><b style="line-height: 1.7em;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"> </span></b><span style="line-height: 17px;">during</span><span style="line-height: 17px;"> </span><b style="line-height: 1.7em;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">Asthma.</span></b></li>
<li style="border: none; color: #444444; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">Soak about 10 g of fenugreek seeds overnight and consume them on an empty stomach in the morning. Soak another 10 g of fenugreek seeds in the morning and consume them half an hour before dinner. Fiber present in fenugreek swells in the stomach and gives the feeling of satiety. It is an effective remedy for</span><span style="line-height: 17px;"> </span><b style="line-height: 1.7em;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">Losing weight.</span></b></li>
<li style="border: none; color: #444444; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">Taking a tsp of fenugreek seeds powder with curd is said to be effective in treating</span><span style="line-height: 17px;"> </span><b style="line-height: 1.7em;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">vaginal discharge</span></b><span style="line-height: 17px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 17px;">associated with yeast infections.</span></li>
<li style="border: none; color: #444444; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">Consuming about 50g of fenugreek seeds daily, either with water or in diet, is said to</span><span style="line-height: 17px;"> lower cholesterol</span><b style="line-height: 1.7em;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"> levels</span></b><span style="line-height: 17px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 17px;">and reduce the risk of</span><span style="line-height: 17px;"> </span><b style="line-height: 1.7em;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">Heart attacks.</span></b></li>
<li style="border: none; color: #444444; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">Mix a tsp of powdered fenugreek seeds in buttermilk. Drink the mixture to relieve</span><span style="line-height: 17px;"> abdominal pain</span><span style="line-height: 17px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 17px;">due to</span><span style="line-height: 17px;"> </span><b style="line-height: 1.7em;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">Indigestion</span></b><span style="line-height: 17px;">. This remedy also works well against</span><span style="line-height: 17px;"> </span><b style="line-height: 1.7em;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">Diarrhea.</span></b></li>
<li style="border: none; color: #444444; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">Taking about 1-2 g of fenugreek twice a day is recommended to improve milk flow in</span><span style="line-height: 17px;"> </span><b style="line-height: 1.7em;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">Lactating mothers.</span></b></li>
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<li style="border: none; color: #444444; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">One of the effective remedies against acid reflux</span><span style="line-height: 17px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 17px;">or</span><span style="line-height: 17px;"> </span><b style="line-height: 1.7em;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">Heartburn</span></b><b style="line-height: 1.7em;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"> </span></b><span style="line-height: 17px;">is to have a tsp of fenugreek seeds with juice or water before meals.</span></li>
<li style="border: none; color: #444444; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">Consuming a tbsp of powdered fenugreek seeds with lukewarm water gives relief from <b>J</b></span><b style="line-height: 1.7em;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">oint pains.</span></b></li>
<li style="border: none; color: #444444; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">To get rid of</span><span style="line-height: 17px;"> </span><b style="line-height: 1.7em;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">Acne</span></b><b style="line-height: 1.7em;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"> </span></b><span style="line-height: 17px;">and</span><span style="line-height: 17px;"> </span><b style="line-height: 1.7em;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">Blackheads</span></b><span style="line-height: 17px;">, apply a paste of fenugreek leaves over the face overnight. Rinse off after 10-15 min.</span></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Basil</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> (Tulsi) acts as blood purifier and anti bacterial. It is effective against cough & cold. Basil enhances digestion, improves appetite & increases blood circulation. Regular consumption of basil the boosts up the immune system.</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="a"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Peppermint </span></b></span><span class="a"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">is </span></span><span class="l6"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">carminative, relieves muscular spasms, increases sweating, </span></span><span class="a"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">stimulates secretion of bile and is an antiseptic. It’s therapeutic value lies in its ability to relieve wind, flatulence, bloating and colic. Studies indicate that it relieves colon spasms and helps to cure ulcers. Peppermint also eases headaches. <b>Menthol</b>, its main constituent, is known to have antibacterial properties. </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The <b>Indian Gooseberry </b>is aphrodisiac, hemostatic, carminative, stomachic, diuretic and laxative. Being nutritive, it increases red blood cells count. It is one of the highest natural resources of Vitamin C (3,000 mg / fruit).</span><span class="a"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></b></span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="a"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ashoka</span></b></span><span class="a"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> relieves</span></span><span class="l"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> diabetes, </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">treats dyspepsia, diseases of the blood, tumors, abdominal enlargement, colic, piles, ulcers and bone fractures as well as diarrhea & bleeding piles. The leaves of the plant has a special blood purifying property. It also serves as an excellent uterine tonic and is very useful to treat syphilis and biliousness. </span><span class="technoratitag"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></b></span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span class="technoratitag"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Coriander</span></b></span><span class="technoratitag"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> leaves stimulate appetite and improves digestion. These are rich in magnesium, potassium & fibers. Regular consumption boosts immunity and purifies blood. Studies how their role in curing diabetes.</span></span><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></b></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lemon</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> helps to control Blood Pressure, purifies blood, reduces swelling of the spleen & strengthens the immune system. It is rich in vitamins C, B, B2, and calcium & iron. The plant protects our body against germs and bacteria. </span><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></b></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Betel</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> leaf exhibits carminative, stimulant, astringent and aromatic properties. The leaf improves taste & appetite. Betel leaf juice is a tonic to brain, heart, liver and other internal organs. It is beneficial in improving bowel action in cases of <span class="ilad">constipation</span>. Betel leaves juice also cures <span class="ilad">eye problems</span> and night blindness effectively.</span><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></b></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Peepal</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> tree is useful in inflammations & glandular swelling of the neck. Its root bark is useful for stomatitis and in ulcers. Roots of peepal tree are good for gout. The roots when chewed are considered beneficial for treating gum diseases. Its fruit promotes digestion, checks vomiting, treats asthma & is useful in urinary troubles & heart diseases. The leaves of peepal are also used to treat constipation.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></b></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bay</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> has a reputation for soothing the stomach and relieving flatulence. Its leaves are known for their ability to relieve aches & pains associated with rheumatism, & for sprains, bruises, and skin rashes. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Emblica officinalis</i> of the Euphorbiaceae family has aperient, antidiarrhoeal, antispasmodic, antioxidative, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, diuretic, expectorant and laxative properties. It has antioxidant properties due to its rich vitamin C content. It is also rich in tannins and other polyphenols, flavonoides and kaempferol. Amla has been used to treat various health-related problems dating back centuries. Learn more about the herbal remedies with amla in curing some of the common diseases of the modern world.</span></div>
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<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><i style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><b>Acidity</b>:</i> Powder dry amla fruits, and add a pinch of asafetida and rock salt to it. Take a tsp of the mixture with lukewarm water after meals.</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><b>Asthma</b></span>: Mix powdered amla (1 tbsp), mulethi roots (4 tbsp), guduchi (<span style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><i>Tinospora cordifolia</i></span>) stems (2 tbsp), ginger roots (1/2 tbsp), harra fruits (1tbsp)<span style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">,</span> nagarmotha (<span style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><i>Cyperus rotundus</i>) </span>roots (1tbsp) and chirchira<span style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"> (<i>Achyranthes aspera</i>)</span> leaves (1/2 tbsp). A tsp of the same should be taken after meals with water.</span></li>
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<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><b>Arthritis</b><i style="font-style: normal;">:</i></span> Prepare a mixture of amla fruit powder (1 tbsp)<i style="border: 0px none; font-style: normal; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">,</i> pipli<i style="border: 0px none; font-style: normal; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"> (</i><i style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Piper longum</i><i style="border: 0px none; font-style: normal; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">) </i>fruits (1 tbsp), kantakari<i style="border: 0px none; font-style: normal; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"> (</i><i style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Solanum virginianum</i><i style="border: 0px none; font-style: normal; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">) </i>whole plant (1 tbsp), ashwagandha<i style="border: 0px none; font-style: normal; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </i>roots (1 tbsp), harra<i> </i>(<i style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Terminalia chebula) </i>fruits (1 tbsp)<i style="border: 0px none; font-style: normal; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">,</i> bahera<i style="border: 0px none; font-style: normal; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"> (</i><i style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Terminalia bellirica</i><i style="border: 0px none; font-style: normal; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">) </i>fruits (1 tbsp)<i style="border: 0px none; font-style: normal; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">,</i> kachur<i style="border: 0px none; font-style: normal; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"> (</i><i style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Curcuma zedoaria</i><i style="border: 0px none; font-style: normal; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">) </i>roots (1 tbsp) and eranda (<i style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Ricinus communis</i><i style="border: 0px none; font-style: normal; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">) </i>roots (1 tbsp). Take a tsp of the preparation with lukewarm water before meals.</span></span></li>
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<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Indigestion</b>: Prepare a mixture of amla (2 tbsp) with Isubgol (<i style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Plantago ovate) </i>husk (2 tbsp), harra fruits (1 1/2 tbsp), kalinga (<i style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Holarrhena pubescens</i>) bark (1 tbsp) and swarnamukhi (<i style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Cassia senna</i>) leaves (2 tbsp). Administer a tbsp before going to bed.</span></li>
<li style="border: none; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Dysentery:</span> </b>A teaspoon of dried amla fruit powder taken with equal proportions of harra powder is said to be effective against dysentery.</span></li>
<li style="border: none; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="border: 0px none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><b><span style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Healthy hair</span>: </b>Soak two tablespoons each of powdered amla and reetha (<span style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><i>Sapindus emarginatus</i></span>) fruits overnight. Next morning, use it for hair wash. This formulation is also known to strengthen the hair roots and make hair healthy.</span></span></li>
<li style="border: none; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="border: 0px none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><b>Immunity</b><i>:</i></span> Shade dry and powder amla fruits. Store the prepared powder in an air-tight container. Drinking a tsp of amla powder with water every day helps improve immunity.</span></li>
<li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="border: 0px none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><b>Skin problems:</b></span> Mix powdered amla fruits (1 tbsp) with neem bark (1tbsp) and a pinch of turmeric. Apply a paste of this herbal preparation over the affected skin.</span></li>
<li style="border: none; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Diabetes</span>:</b> Mix a tbsp of amla fruit juice in a cup of fresh bitter gourd<em style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </em>juice. Have it daily for two months to control diabetes.</span></li>
<li style="border: none; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="border: 0px none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><b>Throat infection:</b></span> Mix powdered amla (1 tbsp) with mulethiroots (3 tbsp), pipli <i style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </i>fruits (1 tbsp), harra<i style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </i>fruits (1 tbsp), kungyi (<i style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Sida cordifolia) </i>roots (1 tbsp) and bahera fruits (1 tbsp). One tspof the formulation can be administered twice a day with water.</span></li>
<li style="border: none; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Weight loss</span>:</b> Prepare a mixture of powdered amla (1 tbsp), gokshura (<i>Tribulus terrestris</i>) fruits (2 tbsp), harra<i style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </i>fruits (2 tbsp) and ginger roots (1 tbsp). A tbsp of the mixture can be taken with warm water after meals.</span></li>
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